# Eric Trump-partnered robotics CEO addresses ‘Terminator’ fears as he sends combat humanoids into war zones

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/eric-trump-partnered-robotics-ceo-addresses-terminator-fears-as-he-sends-combat-humanoids-into-war-zones/
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:20:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T20:36:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/eric-trump-partnered-robotics-ceo-addresses-terminator-fears-sends-combat-humanoids-warzones
- Topics: Business, Companies, Europe, World

## Key points

- MK 1 humanoid robots have been sent to Ukraine.
- The company says it is nearing a heavier MK 2 model.
- Its CEO expects machines to take on most major fighting within five to 10 years.

## Summary

Foundation Future Robotics has sent its Phantom MK 1 humanoid robots to Ukraine and is discussing supplying more to Israel. Co-founder Mike LeBlanc says robots could carry out most major fighting within five to 10 years, a shift that could reduce soldiers’ exposure to danger while raising questions about how combat is conducted.

The MK 1 can carry about 88 pounds and is intended to support troops with tasks such as moving ammunition and other manual work. LeBlanc says the company is nearing a larger MK 2, which he claims can handle heavier work and operate machine guns; Ukraine would likely be its first deployment. He expects humans to remain on battlefields, but in far smaller numbers, as drones and other machines take on more roles.

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